Senior Transmission Planning & Program Manager

Austin, Texas; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Energy in Austin, TX is seeking a senior engineer to oversee design standards development, project planning, and field operations support. The role includes staff management and implementation of projects aligned with city and regulatory policies.

You will review and seal drawings, forecast resources, monitor regulatory compliance with NERC, FERC, ERCOT, and TX PUC standards, and provide technical leadership across divisions while guiding multiple projects under budgets.

Qualifications

• Experience leading design standards development and project planning.
• Proven ability to manage staff and mentor engineers.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements (NERC, FERC, ERCOT, TX PUC).

Responsibilities

• Oversees development and maintenance of design standards and project plans.
• Manages projects including field operations support and resource forecasting.
• Develops staff and provides technical leadership across divisions.
• Ensures compliance with AE, NERC, FERC, ERCOT and TX PUC standards.

Skills

Design standards

Project planning

Staff management

Technical leadership

Regulatory compliance

Budget forecasting

Contract planning

Communication skills

Negotiation

Tools

CAD/drawing review

Engineering standards review

Job description

Austin Energy in Austin, TX is seeking a senior engineer to oversee design standards development, project planning, and field operations support. The role includes staff management and implementation of projects aligned with city and regulatory policies.

You will review and seal drawings, forecast resources, monitor regulatory compliance with NERC, FERC, ERCOT, and TX PUC standards, and provide technical leadership across divisions while guiding multiple projects under budgets.